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To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: September 15, 2025
Subject: Conservation Commission, Open Burn Permits, Winter Trash and Recycling Collection

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Arrowsic Conservation Commission
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
5:30-7:30
Town Hall

The Conservation Commission will meet on Tuesday September 16 at the town hall and virtually to discuss the following: a talk on winter moths, the BioBlitz, possible fall field trip, wrap-up of water testing and cleanup season, pesticides survey, and anything else that might be brought before the commission. All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Phine Ewing at (phineewing@gmail.com).

Arrowsic, Route 127, MaineDOT WIN 25663.00, Elected Official & Stakeholder Mtg.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
12:30-1:45
Town Hall

The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss MaineDOT’s project as well as Elected Official and other stakeholder questions and concerns. MaineDOT will provide a brief presentation and have copies of project plans under development, but the majority of the meeting will be a discussion, questions, and concerns. Please feel free to provide me any specific information or questions you would like us to be prepared to discuss.Thank you, Marty Rooney, Senior Project Manager – Highway ProgramMaineDOT: 207-446-0364

Arrowsic Recycling and Solid Waste Committee
Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:30-7:00
Town Hall and Zoom

The meeting will be available on line via zoom. All are welcome. Please contact Nadine DeVries at ndvmaine@gmail.com for more information and the Zoom link.

Trash and Recycling Pickup: Winter Schedule
Friday, September 19, 2025

Fire Department Training
Saturday, September 20, 2025
8:00-10:00 AM
Fire Station

Our volunteer Fire Department needs your help. There are a lot of things to do that would support the team, for example delivering food on extended calls. Additional volunteers would be helpful for a variety of tasks like directing traffic or assisting Bath Ambulance respond to EMS calls. We will provide the training! To learn more, contact Chief Dale Carlton at carlton1302@gmail.com <mailto:carlton1302@gmail.com>.

Swap Barn
Saturday, September 202, 2025
11:00 AM-1:00 PM


OTHER NEWS

Town Fire Permits

Per Dale Carleton, Arrowsic Fire Chief, there won’t be any burn permits issued until further notice.

Public Notice

There will be two Select Board people at town hall on Thursday, September 18 at 10 to attend the town hall staff meeting.

Code Enforcement Permits

Mike Field, Arrowsic Code Enforcement Officer, shared recent permits here.

Free Entrance at Maine State Parks for Library Card Holders on September 20

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. To mark the occasion,
the Maine State Library and Maine State Parks are partnering to offer a
special day of free admission to participating state parks.

On Saturday, September 20, simply show your Maine library card at the
entrance of any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day outdoors
at no cost.

Don’t have a library card yet? Stop by the Patten Free Library in Bath
to sign up — it’s free for Arrowsic residents, and it opens the door to
countless opportunities, from books and digital resources to programs
and events.

Free admission does not apply to the following parks: Acadia National
Park, Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Baxter State Park, Maine Wildlife
Park, Peacock Beach, Scarborough Beach, Swan Island, Penobscot River
Corridor, and the Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect.

For more information go to
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/about/news/news.shtml?id=13266042

From: Barbara Boyce, Town Clerk

Select Board Meeting AgendaIn an effort to keep residents informed, the proposed Select Board Meeting Agenda will be posted in this newsletter the Monday prior to and the Monday of the Select Board Meeting. Please note that the agenda is subject to change prior to being approved at the Select Board Meeting. 

Arrowsic Select Board
September 22, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM

Call to order: 

6:00     Review and approve agenda
6:05     Items for Approval

• Minutes of Select Board Meeting of September 8, 2025
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 # 6  for $
• ABA Warrant FY26 #4 for $

6:15     Town Staff & Volunteers
6:20     Any other business

• Snow removal  contract

6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:00-7:00 pm

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: September 15, 2025
Subject: Conservation Commission, Open Burn Permits, Winter Trash and Recycling Collection

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Arrowsic Conservation Commission
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
5:30-7:30
Town Hall

The Conservation Commission will meet on Tuesday September 16 at the town hall and virtually to discuss the following: a talk on winter moths, the BioBlitz, possible fall field trip, wrap-up of water testing and cleanup season, pesticides survey, and anything else that might be brought before the commission. All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Phine Ewing at (phineewing@gmail.com).

Arrowsic, Route 127, MaineDOT WIN 25663.00, Elected Official & Stakeholder Mtg.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
12:30-1:45
Town Hall

The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss MaineDOT’s project as well as Elected Official and other stakeholder questions and concerns. MaineDOT will provide a brief presentation and have copies of project plans under development, but the majority of the meeting will be a discussion, questions, and concerns. Please feel free to provide me any specific information or questions you would like us to be prepared to discuss.Thank you, Marty Rooney, Senior Project Manager – Highway ProgramMaineDOT: 207-446-0364

Arrowsic Recycling and Solid Waste Committee
Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:30-7:00
Town Hall and Zoom

The meeting will be available on line via zoom. All are welcome. Please contact Nadine DeVries at ndvmaine@gmail.com for more information and the Zoom link.

Trash and Recycling Pickup: Winter Schedule
Friday, September 19, 2025

Fire Department Training
Saturday, September 20, 2025
8:00-10:00 AM
Fire Station

Our volunteer Fire Department needs your help. There are a lot of things to do that would support the team, for example delivering food on extended calls. Additional volunteers would be helpful for a variety of tasks like directing traffic or assisting Bath Ambulance respond to EMS calls. We will provide the training! To learn more, contact Chief Dale Carlton at carlton1302@gmail.com <mailto:carlton1302@gmail.com>.

Swap Barn
Saturday, September 202, 2025
11:00 AM-1:00 PM


OTHER NEWS

Town Fire Permits

Per Dale Carleton, Arrowsic Fire Chief, there won’t be any burn permits issued until further notice.

Public Notice

There will be two Select Board people at town hall on Thursday, September 18 at 10 to attend the town hall staff meeting.

Code Enforcement Permits

Mike Field, Arrowsic Code Enforcement Officer, shared recent permits here.

Free Entrance at Maine State Parks for Library Card Holders on September 20

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. To mark the occasion,
the Maine State Library and Maine State Parks are partnering to offer a
special day of free admission to participating state parks.

On Saturday, September 20, simply show your Maine library card at the
entrance of any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day outdoors
at no cost.

Don’t have a library card yet? Stop by the Patten Free Library in Bath
to sign up — it’s free for Arrowsic residents, and it opens the door to
countless opportunities, from books and digital resources to programs
and events.

Free admission does not apply to the following parks: Acadia National
Park, Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Baxter State Park, Maine Wildlife
Park, Peacock Beach, Scarborough Beach, Swan Island, Penobscot River
Corridor, and the Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect.

For more information go to
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/about/news/news.shtml?id=13266042

From: Barbara Boyce, Town Clerk

Select Board Meeting AgendaIn an effort to keep residents informed, the proposed Select Board Meeting Agenda will be posted in this newsletter the Monday prior to and the Monday of the Select Board Meeting. Please note that the agenda is subject to change prior to being approved at the Select Board Meeting. 

Arrowsic Select Board
September 22, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM

Call to order: 

6:00     Review and approve agenda
6:05     Items for Approval

• Minutes of Select Board Meeting of September 8, 2025
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 # 6  for $
• ABA Warrant FY26 #4 for $

6:15     Town Staff & Volunteers
6:20     Any other business

• Snow removal  contract

6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:00-7:00 pm

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: August 25, 2025
Subject: Select Board, Last Week of Summer Trash Schedule

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Select Board Meeting
Monday, August 25, 2025, 6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall and Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9910370986

Senator Collins’ Representative and Constituent Caseworker Public Meeting
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 9:00-12:00 AM
Town Hall

A Community Conversation with Jordan Wood
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 5:30-7:00 PM
Town Hall
Please RSVP at http//bit.ly/40SpXgn. Questions? contact: Jeanne McNutt  at 412-657-6488 or jeannecmcnutt@gmail.com

Trash Only Pickup: Summer Schedule
Friday, August 29, 2025


OTHER NEWS

Code Enforcement Permits

Mike Field, Arrowsic Code Enforcement Officer, shared recent permits here.

Select Board Meeting AgendaIn an effort to keep residents informed, the proposed Select Board Meeting Agenda will be posted in this newsletter the Monday prior to and the Monday of the Select Board Meeting. Please note that the agenda is subject to change prior to being approved at the Select Board Meeting. 

Arrowsic Select Board
August 25, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM

Call to order: 

6:00     Review and approve agenda
6:05     Items for Approval

• Minutes of Select Board Meeting of August 11, 2025
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY25 #30 for $
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 #4 for $
• ABA Warrant FY26 #3 for $
• Animal Control Officer needed

6:15     Town Staff & Volunteers6:20     Any other business
6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:00-7:00 pm

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: August 18, 2025
Subject: Conservation Commission, Potluck Brunch, Paving and Permits
ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Arrowsic Conservation Commission
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
5:30-7:30 PM
Town Hall

The Conservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall to discuss the following topics: the pesticides survey; winter moth talk; fall field trip; bioblitz; updates on the WaterWise Project, Packard's Landing, and Fish Commission; water quality testing and cleanup schedules, and anything else that may be brought before the commission. The public is welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to do so remotely, or for more information, please contact Phine Ewing at (phineewing@gmail.com (mailto:phineewing@gmail.com) ).

Trash AND Recycling Pickup: Summer Schedule
Friday, August 22, 2025

Swap Barn
Saturday, August 23, 2025
11:00-1:00 PM

Community Summer Potluck Brunch Gathering
Saturday, August 23, 2025
11:00-2:00 PM
Packard's Landing

Bring your kayak, a chair or two, share a dish or a dessert,and, of course, tell your friends to join you. We’ll be set up down by the launch area with tables and our canopy tent. We may even have a few musicians providing entertainment. And in case you were worried, this is purely a social event – so no volunteer work is involved!

OTHER NEWS

Paving and Burn Permits
* The Road Commission is contracting for paving Stafford Lane and that work will take place soon. Residents should contract Jim Stump (207-442-7527) or Brian Elwell with questions.

* Due to the dry conditions, the Maine Forest Service will not be issuing burn permits until further notice. They are asking that towns follow the same guidelines.

Select Board Meeting Agenda
In an effort to keep residents informed, the proposed Select Board Meeting Agenda will be posted in this newsletter the Monday prior to and the Monday of the Select Board Meeting. Please note that the agenda is subject to change prior to being approved at the Select Board Meeting.

Arrowsic Select Board
August 25, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM

Call to order:

6:00     Review and approve agenda
6:05     Items for Approval
* Minutes of Select Board Meeting of August 11, 2025
* Treasurer’s Warrant FY25 #30 for $
* Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 #4 for $
* ABA Warrant FY26 #3 for $

6:15     Town Staff & Volunteers
* Animal Control Officer needed

6:20     Any other business
6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:00-7:00 pm

Date: July 28, 2025
Subject: Change in Select Board date, Summer Potluck Gathering

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

NOTE CHANGE IN DATE AND TIME FOR SELECT BOARD MEETING
Select Board Meeting
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 12:00-1:00 PM
Town Hall and Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9910370986

Trash Only Pickup: Summer Schedule
Friday, August 1, 2025


OTHER NEWS

Code Enforcement Permits

Mike Field, Arrowsic Code Enforcement Officer, shared recent permits here.

Community Summer Potluck Brunch Gathering

The Water Access Management Committee aspires for Packard’s Landing to be both a great place to launch your kayak or canoe, as well as a great gathering place for the community. Soooo….. we invite you to come to a:

Community Summer Potluck Brunch Gathering
Saturday, August 23
11:00-2:00
(Rain Date 8/24)

Bring your kayak, a chair or two, share a dish or a dessert, and, of course, tell your friends to join you. We’ll be set up by the launch area with tables and our canopy tent. We may even have a few musicians providing entertainment. And in case you were worried, this is purely a social event – so no volunteer work is involved!

So come for a paddle or a swim, meet with friends and make some new ones, and enjoy a Sunday outdoor potluck brunch experience.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Select Board Meeting AgendaIn an effort to keep residents informed, the proposed Select Board Meeting Agenda will be posted in this newsletter the Monday prior to and the Monday of the Select Board Meeting. Please note that the agenda is subject to change prior to being approved at the Select Board Meeting. 

Arrowsic Select Board
July 31, 2025
12:00-1:00 PM

Call to order: 

6:00     Review and approve agenda
6:05     Items for Approval

• Minutes of Select Board Meeting of July 14, 2025
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY25 #28 for $
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 #2 for $
• ABA Warrant FY25 # 18 for $
• ABA Warrant FY26 #1 for $
• Animal Control Officer needed
• Select Board approval of Internal Control Document

6:15     Town Staff & Volunteers6:20     Any other business6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, August 11, 2025, 6:00-7:00 pm

The Bangor Daily News and Maine Monitor ran a story this week about Fidium overbuilding our small town fiber system, and it’s a good read.

Don Hudson and Vince Capone both did a great job of explaining the situation and making the case for residents continuing to get internet service from Arrowsic/Axiom.

One word I took away from the story was the quoted description from the Consolidated (Fidium parent) spokesperson: spillover. Running fiber here was just “spillover” from the work they’re doing in Bath and Woolwich. A telling remark, IMHO. If we’re an afterthought now, it’s a good bet that we’ll remain one.

Read the article here.

Complete a well survey by Friday, July 26 and you will be eligible for a

Free Water Quality Test!

Well Survey

FMI – go to the Arrowsic Resilience Committee page.

Thanks for considering Irene!

Dear Neighbors,

I found a postcard in my mail today from fidium fiber internet, and I suspect you did as well. It warrants our attention, and I’d like to make a few points explaining why the Town-owned fiber service is the best choice for all of us.

Why you don’t want fidium…

• Fidium promises “better internet is coming to town.” That is simply not true. The fiber is the same. The equipment is the same. The customer service, however, is another story.
• The introductory rate of “starting at $30/mo” looks shiny and attractive, but it is being used to try to drive the Town system out of business, is not sustainable for any provider, and their rate will ultimately be set not for your but for the benefit of their corporate shareholders. 
• They claim speeds of to 2 Gig available, but they are selling capacity you don’t need and likely cannot even use.
• Fidium and their parent Consolidated Communications both have dismal customer approval ratings. See TrustPilot, for example. Constant service outages and poor customer service are most frequently cited.

Why you do want Arrowsic/Axiom…

• The current fiber-to-the-home internet provider is the Town of Arrowsic. We contract with Axiom to manage the business, but we – you – own it.
• As a Town-owned business, we operate for the benefit of our residents.
• We are not for profit. If excess funds are generated, they go into the Town coffers to reduce property taxes. (Not currently projected, but possible in the future.)
• We are literally your neighbors. Arrowsicans put thousands of volunteer hours into bringing this service to our homes. And now we have a daily reason to make sure it works: nobody wants unhappy neighbors!

There are many things we enjoy about living on this island. We depend on each other. We feel a palpable sense of community. And we are proudly independent. Please think about how it affects the whole Town if you are considering switching to fidium. 

Comments are always welcome.

Sincerely,
Your Select Board